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Stiglitz: Why We Need Inclusive Growth

For over half a century, gross domestic product has been used as the single most important measure of a country's progress. But, according to Joseph Stiglitz, GDP fails to reflect a nation's overall well-being. The Nobel laureate argues for more inclusive growth.

Jan 08, 2013•7 min

Comment atteindre l'égalité des revenus dans les pays pauvres ?

L'inégalité des revenus reste élevée dans les pays émergents et ceux à faibles revenus. La dépendance à quelques matières premières tend à exacerber cette inégalité. Francois Bourguignon nous explique pourquoi il faut se soucier de la répartition inégale de la richesse dans une société.

Jan 08, 2013•9 min

World Food Program Head on Horn of Africa Famine

Severe droughts, combined with an increase in the global prices for basic staples, have led to desperate food shortages in the Horn of Africa. In this podcast, Josette Sheeran, the head of the United Nations World Food Program describes the conditions she witnessed during her recent visit to the region.

Jan 08, 2013•5 min

Paul Collier on Undoing the Resource Curse

Low-income countries rich in natural resources have performed worse economically than might be expected, falling prey to conflict, corruption, or overdependence on that resource. Paul Collier, a leading academic in the field of development, believes countries can learn from the past to successfully ride "the commodity tiger."

Jan 08, 2013•7 min

La lutte contre le chômage des jeunes en Afrique

Selon l'Organisation internationale du travail, le taux de chômage global parmi les jeunes de 15 à 24 est de plus de 13 %. En Afrique, le chômage et le sous-emploi sont particulièrement aigus. Dans ce podcast, nous explorons les causes de ces problèmes et les politiques qui pourraient contribuer à les atténuer.

Jan 08, 2013•10 min

Helping Poor Countries Tackle Commodity Price Volatility

In recent years, commodity prices have surged and fallen dramatically. To try and help low-income countries who have been hit hard by this volatility, the IMF has developed a new tool to anticipate the impact of price fluctuations.

Jan 08, 2013•6 min

Aider les pays pauvres à faire face à la volatilité des prix

Ces dernières années, le prix des matières premières a des airs de montagnes russes: il monte à des niveaux record avant de retomber brutalement. Récemment, le FMI a développé un nouvel outil qui permet d'anticiper l'impact des fluctuations de prix.

Jan 08, 2013•11 min

Harnessing Diasporas

Dilip Ratha, a leading economist on migration, looks at the contribution made by overseas Africans.

Jan 08, 2013•9 min

IMF Responds to Horn of Africa Disaster

Severe droughts are gripping the Horn of Africa, leaving millions needing emergency assistance. Antoinette Sayeh, director of the Africa Department at the IMF, speaks about the Fund's response to the crisis.

Jan 08, 2013•6 min

La réponse du FMI à la crise dans la Corne de l'Afrique

De graves sécheresses ont saisi la Corne de l'Afrique, laissant des millions de personnes en grave besoin d'assistance. Masood Ahmed, directeur régional au FMI, parle de la réponse du FMI face à cette crise.

Jan 08, 2013•7 min
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